We read with interest the article by Gunning et al (“The Effectiveness of the Proprioceptive
Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Method on Gait Parameters in Patients With Stroke:
A Systematic Review”)
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and were moved to comment on the authors’ conclusions. The abstract of this article
stated, “Current research suggests that PNF is an effective treatment for the improvement
of gait parameters in patients with stroke.” Publication of such a statement led us
to review the articles cited. We do not concur that these articles provide sufficient
evidence that PNF is an effective treatment for improving gait parameters in patients
with stroke. Our reasoning is as follows:To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Effectiveness of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation method on gait parameters in patients with stroke: a systematic review.Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019; 100: 980-986
- A core set of outcome measures for adults with neurologic conditions undergoing rehabilitation: a clinical practice guideline.J Neurol Phys Ther. 2018; 42: 174-220
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: July 18, 2022
Accepted:
May 21,
2022
Received:
May 20,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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